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Nevada Elk — Unit 221 (221)
Nevada Elk Unit 221 (221) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
6.2%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
17
Tags Available
275
Applicants
Data source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) - Official Hunt Statistics · Last updated 2026-04-14
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 275 | 17 | 6.2% | — |
| 2023 | 374 | 35 | 9.4% | — |
| 2022 | 311 | 35 | 11.3% | — |
| 2020 | 335 | 30 | 9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 3 | 15.8% | — |
| 2023 | 27 | 4 | 14.8% | — |
| 2022 | 28 | 4 | 14.3% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 102 | 40 | 39.2% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | 13 | 18.6% | — |
| 2023 | 90 | 25 | 27.8% | — |
| 2022 | 98 | 20 | 20.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | — |
| 2023 | 10 | 3 | 30% | — |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | 20% | — |
Early Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | 5 | 4.8% | — |
| 2023 | 107 | 18 | 16.8% | — |
| 2022 | 61 | 11 | 18% | — |
Late Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 5 | 15.6% | — |
| 2023 | 36 | 14 | 38.9% | — |
| 2022 | 28 | 10 | 35.7% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Nevada Elk Unit 221?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 6.2% (2025). There were 275 applicants for 17 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Nevada Elk Unit 221?
Nevada uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Nevada Elk Unit 221?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 4.8% in 2025 and 6.2% in 2025.
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